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Suzan Boring Obituary
65, passed peacefully into heaven July 14, with her husband, John, by her side after a two-year fight against ovarian cancer. Born in Portsmouth, Va., to Mylo Jay (deceased) and Dolores VanOrman, Suzi spent her childhood in Cadillac, Mich. She was an accomplished downhill skier, excelled in school academics, played the flute and twirled the baton for school band marches. She attended Central Michigan University before moving permanently to Arizona in 1968. A brief marriage ended in divorce. Suzi worked for many of the hallmark banks of Arizona as a secretary and administrative assistant. In 1970 she went to work for Arizona Title Insurance and Trust Company, where she met her future husband, John Boring. Together, they enjoyed many years of travel, excitement and fun. Suzi became a sharp tennis player until a snowmobile accident left her with back injuries. Her zest for living was infectious and few could resist her smile and beauty. She loved others with all of her heart, holding back nothing. Her mission in life was to help others as her many friends will testify. She leaves behind her husband, John, mother, Dolores, brother, Max (Colleen), step-children Mike Boring (Mari) and Vicky Stevenson (Brad), and grandchildren Paul Boring, Sarah Boring Tefft (Wes), and Taylor Mary Houser-Boring. Family requests donations in her name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 Flower Street, Phoenix, Az 85014, in lieu of flowers or cards. Memorial services Friday, July 26, 11:00 a.m., at Open Door Fellowship Church, 8301 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021.
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Memories and Condolences
for Suzan Boring
MaryAnn Kniest
July 10, 2024
Still missing you to this day Dingy.
MA
Ron Starkey
July 24, 2020
Susan was one of the best people I ever met in this life ! She took pity on me at a hard time in my life and made sure I was not along ! I truly loved going boating with her being there , doing the photos at her wedding and all the wonderful memories she gave me ! I truly miss her to this day ! I was blessed to have such an amazing person in my life and the people she introduced me to !
Michael Boring
July 10, 2020
We miss you Suzi. My best memory of you is the time you and I went up to Snow Bowl and sitting in the Bar , some guy came up to me and commented how "Hot" your girlfriend is.......I replied " Shes not my Girlfriend....Thats my Mother!" You slapped me on the back and said " Stop telling People That" Love you Miss you Thanks for being you!
August 14, 2013
I always will remember the beautiful smile and kindness she showed me and so many others....most definately one of the sweetest I have ever had the fortune to be around
You will be missed by so many......
ron Starkey
August 13, 2013
Susan was always there for her friends ,did all she could to help all those she loved and will be missed by so man. I am deeply saddened by her lost, she was so amazing in so many ways.
Ron Starkey
August 12, 2013
You was one of the best people I knew in this life, wish time did not slip by without you sharing it .
August 10, 2013
John, so sorry to hear of Suzi's passing. She will be truly missed by many. We can still remember her washing your motorhome in Rocky Point.
Love n prayer to you John and your Family.
Tom & Jackie Young
Annette Austin
July 26, 2013
Suzi, your beautiful & gracious spirit lives on in my heart. I will always love you! I hope you are resting comfortably in God's arms and having a wonderful time with Danny! I'll see you in Heaven! xoxo
July 25, 2013
I love you Suzi- a wonderful,vibrant, inquisitive, upbeat lady! Best in strength and forward in life, John. Love, Margo
Nana and her granddaughter
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Stephen and JoAnn McBroom
July 24, 2013
We will miss Suzan on her daily walks around the park. She was such a happy and positive lady and we will always keep her in our prayers.
Jami Busch
July 22, 2013
So sorry to read that Suzi had passed but so glad that she was there to greet my Pops the next day at the gates of Heaven! He was so fond of Suzi and John, loved them both. She was dear and sweet and all my heart goes out to all the Boring Family.
BONNE' SMITH
July 19, 2013
SUZI YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR ME, WHEN I NEEDED IT.YOU ARE SUCH A WONDERFUL LOVING PERSON, I SHALL MISS YOU . LOVE BONNE'SMITH
All of us will find our path to Christ.
Judy Swann
July 19, 2013
Your Suzi was a very loving woman, very caring, and we loved her. We feel great sorrow for your loss. Remember that those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Know that Suzi and Dan will never be very far from our hearts.
Jimmy & Debbie Short
July 18, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of a beautiful women. My husband and I only had the opportunity to know Suzi for a short time, and I can tell you she was already loved by us. We will miss not having the chance to get to know her more. Our thoughts and prayers are with John and his family. May god bless you.
Jim and Debbie short
(Elk Pines Resort Heber, Az)
N Smith
July 17, 2013
I didn't know Susie personally but I know she'll be missed by all who knew her...and as the days go by with the help of family and friends life will get a little easier...and it's o.k. to ask God for the strength to continue on.
sharalee duncan
July 17, 2013
John, so sorry for your loss,you are in our prayers ,
July 17, 2013
Dear sweet, gentle, Suzi, I will miss hearing from you and sharing your life journeys from afar. I have been blessed by your and John's friendship over many years and will miss hearing of your adventures. You were truly a gift to all who knew you.
Judy Quattrone
July 17, 2013
John,
I am so sorry to hear of Suzi's passing. She was a wonderful wife and mother and will be missed. God Bless.
JoMay Csordas
July 16, 2013
I didn't know you, Suzi, but through John's writing, I feel like I did. I pray that someday I find a love like that which you two share. Enjoy eternity in that blessed place. Hope we meet when I get there.
July 16, 2013
Good bye Dinghy. Oh the trips to everywhere. Lake Powell, the camp out in the mountains with Channie, living on Balboa Island, crashing in on you in Rocky Point, sharing times in San Diego. So glad we spent New Years with you and of course Boring John's 80th birthday. Thanks for 34+ years of being my and later "our" friend. XOXO MA & Jim.
Terrie Swann
July 16, 2013
Suzi, God Speed you on your journey to Christ and a reunion with your son Dan. You will be missed by so many. John, we all feel your loss and are here to give you strength and compfort when and if you need it. God Bless.
Donna McElrath
July 16, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Suzi for several years. We moved beyond the customer/client relationship to friendship and her friendship has been such a gift. She was calm, faithful, hard working, a woman of integrity and a delight to be around. She often made me laugh at our common experiences and brought fun to difficult circumstances. She has been a joy to know. I am so glad that Suzi is with our Lord in a place of wholeness and joy.
JOE & BESSIE LOMMORI
July 16, 2013
Dear John, Joe and I are so sorry to hear of Suzi's passing. She was such a sweet person. May she rest in Peace.
Michael Boring
July 16, 2013
God took you too soon.....we will always remember your Love and Devotion to Dad and how you always put others first before yourself....we all felt special when you were around....miss u SuziB!
Cecile Ann Vaplon
July 16, 2013
John, my heart and prayers are with you and family, Haave faith and you will gain strength, Love Cecile Ann
mari pakay
July 16, 2013
I am broken hearted over losing Suzi, but feel so blessed to have had her in our lives for so many years, though not nearly long enough. She was a woman of unmatched, grace, compassion and beauty. She made everyone feel as though they truly mattered. She never forgot a birthday, anniversary etc. I will miss her immensely but am happy that she is with Dan and know that we will all be together again. Heaven has a new most amazing angel.
Lois Naegeli
July 16, 2013
My memory of Suzi was her total devotion to John as she was falling in love in the 70's while she and I were co-workers at Arizona Title. It's comforting to read all the posts and find that Suzi and John found God and are born again in Christ. Gal. 2:20. May God grant you peace like a river. Suzi was a warm, vivacious person. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jan Pottorff
July 16, 2013
Wish I could be there John, but I continue to pray for you and the family every day. Love, Lisle & Jan Pottorff
Carol Dash
July 16, 2013
Suzi was my cherished friend for 45 yrs after being roommates at CMU. We continued a strong friendship even though the miles separated us. When we were able to get together, it was like the years never kept us apart. I loved Suzi's enthusiasm for life, her sweet voice and beautiful smile. She will be greatly missed by so many, but we were blessed having known her. We can find comfort in knowing she is experiencing immense joy and peace now. We will all see her again and she will be ready to greet us with open arms.
Janell (Dague) Lundy
July 16, 2013
God Speed Suzi! May you enjoy the warm embrace of Danny. John may the Lord give you strenght as start a new journey.
July 16, 2013
John, how blessed I am to have known the two of you for so many years. In fact I remember the first time Suzi brought you into our apartment. She was so in love, and through the ups and downs over the years, that one thing never changed. Now you begin the tough journey of living without her by your side, but we all know that it will be a blink of an eye until we spend eternity together with our Lord. Be brave my "kissin cousin" and let the people who love you hold you when you cry, and listen to your stories when you need to talk.
Debi Smith
Lesley Hawthorne
July 16, 2013
May you soon be remembering your cherished moments together with a smile, and some with laughter and all with the love and tenderness you shared. And thank you for sharing your posts with us. God bless, Lesley
Shirley Anders
July 16, 2013
John I am praying for you and your family.you and your wife Suzi have been in my prayers for a good while.i do not know either of you but I am a sister to Nadine Houston who is a dear friend of you both.may God continue to bring strength and comfort to you.
Ed Evans
July 16, 2013
Such a great resonating story of love, for one another, and for their Lord, is that of Suzi and John Boring. One we know will be continued in His presence.
Marilyn Waters
July 15, 2013
I am richer for having know Suzi and you both. Your journey with Suzi that you shared with us has made our sadness at her leaving much less and while we will always miss her, we know she is safe in God's arms in Heaven with all those who have gone before her. I'll bet she and Ken are having a cold one right now :) She was a talented, beautiful, gracious and loving woman and she leaves us with so many, many warm memories. God Bless all of you in your loss.
Rob Evenson
July 15, 2013
What a blessing y'all are to the world. Thanks for sharing your life with us. I can see the love that y'all had for each other. And it's such an inspiration to everyone! I pray for you and your family!
Reba Wolfswinkel
July 15, 2013
In loving memory Suzi. You are still and always will be loved.
July 15, 2013
My sweet, loving and beautiful wife, how you blessed me with your love and your strength in our marriage. You leave me empty but with the promise of fullfillment when we meet again. I am but one step behind you. You left a legacy in our granddaughter, Taylor, who will speak at your memorial service. You need not worry about her, she has you as her role model and she will love you forever and walk in your steps just as much as she can. My love for you was endless and total, my sweet Dingy. Please watch over me and keep me level headed and on the right path. You know how weak is my attention span. Love you forever, Suzi. Tell Dan, for me, how quickly I long to join you two.
Cheryl Martin
July 15, 2013
Remembering your great love story today and always.
Rochelle Vertz
July 15, 2013
Lighting this candle in your honor Suzi.
July 15, 2013
We love you so much.
Ashley Bahr
July 15, 2013
Sweet Suzi, may you RIP and my condolences to John and the family.
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